Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18972 |
| Brand Name: | Philips Trauma Diagnost, C-arm |
| Model: | All Trauma Diagnost systems delivered prior to 8th of July 2007 are affected. |
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| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited Level 3 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket AUCKLAND 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH |
| Issue: | If two of the three fixation bolts of the Trauma supporting block connecting the Trauma arm with the CS telescope arm are cracked, the Trauma arm is no longer fastened securely. Subsequently, the 3rd bolt may easily break during normal use and the Trauma arm would fall down. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 14/8/2015 |
